Job overview
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced HIV pharmacist to join our team in a part-time fixed-term Band 8a post, to help cover another team member's career break and to support the development of a workforce strategy and business case for the HIV/SHAC Pharmacy Teams across UHSussex. The post is for 6 months in the first instance, with the possibility of a further extension of up to 4 months (subject to Finance approval).
Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 25th September 2025.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Monitor in- and out-patient HIV/Sexual Health and Infectious Diseases (ID) prescribing
2. Provide patient-specific advice regarding drug treatment and make treatment recommendations to prescribers in order to optimise drug treatment (for both in- and out-patients)
3. Attend and participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and the weekly viral load meeting (in which treatment options for HIV patients are discussed by an expert panel)
4. Undertake detailed medication counselling and adherence support for patients considering, starting, taking or changing ARV therapy
5. Practice (if qualified) as a pharmacist Independent Prescriber in dedicated pharmacist-led outpatient clinics
6. Be responsible for clinical continuity of care within the outpatient setting
7. Provide specialist clinical pharmacy expertise and medicines information to the HIV/SHAC MDT, to clinical staff from other medical specialities and to other pharmacy staff
8. Provide advice to staff in primary care in particular regarding drug-drug interactions with antiretrovirals
9. Support the Consultant and Lead Specialist Pharmacists to develop a workforce strategy and a staffing business case for the HIV/SHAC Pharmacy Team across UHSussex, including visits to other HIV clinics within the Trust (Chichester, Crawley and Worthing).
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See main duties listed above. For further information please review the attached job description which includes full details. Please contact us with any queries.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
10. Registered with GPhC
11. Extensive experience of managing own HIV case load
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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